Lug and Propel

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Lug verb - To cause to follow by applying steady force on.

Usage example: lugged the lawn mower out into the backyard

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Propel is an antonym for lug.

Propel verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.

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Lug is an antonym for propel.

Nearby Words: propelled, propelling

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